Manager, Issue Communications

### Join Our Team: Manager, Issue Communications

We are excited to invite you to join our dynamic and award-winning team of communicators at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as Manager, Issue Communications. Our team represents leading companies across the cleaning product supply chain, including P&G, Clorox, BASF, Dow, and many other innovative organizations. We are looking for someone who can help us effectively communicate the policy story of our industry to diverse audiences. By showcasing the message that “Cleaning is Caring,” we aim to highlight the importance of providing innovative, sustainable products and chemistries that contribute to our health and overall quality of life. Join us in making a positive impact in the industry!

### Responsibilities

The Manager, Issue Communications is responsible for developing and building upon outreach and content in support of ACI’s purpose: serving the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. This position interprets, tailors, and communicates ACI’s advocacy and policy messages and product use information, targeting a variety of external stakeholder audiences (e.g., news media, policymakers, legislators and their staffs, regulatory agencies, scientific, technical and environmental communities, non-governmental organizations, retailer sector, other trade associations) that can help echo our industry’s commitment to science, safety, health, and sustainability.

The Manager, Issue Communications should have the ability to effectively communicate scientific and technical information to a non-scientific audience. This role involves acting as a spokesperson for ACI and representing the Institute in public and media settings, as well as with external stakeholder groups. As such, the individual in this position should possess strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a polished appearance. Furthermore, the incumbent should be capable of developing and enhancing communications related to key industry matters addressed by the association’s government affairs, regulatory, and sustainability departments.

### Qualifications

– Bachelor’s Degree in communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, writing, or a related field is required.
– Minimum of four (4) years of experience in writing, communicating, and project management.
– Must possess excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create and maintain dialogues and relationships with various stakeholders, including journalists.
– Must have proven experience developing and executing strategic communications plans.
– Knowledge/background in government, policy, science, technical, business, and/or trade association communications is a plus.
– Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.
– Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working positively and productively in a team environment.
– Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Must be proficient in using media monitoring and communications tools.

### Major Responsibilities

– Create, write, edit, and update communications materials in resonant, understandable language to support ACI legislative and regulatory activities (e.g., news releases, white papers, policy briefs, op/eds, blog posts, factsheets, testimonies, speeches, press kits). The Manager will work with the government affairs and regulatory teams as appropriate to develop such materials to enhance ACI’s ability to successfully achieve its policy goals year-round.
– Monitor media outlets (traditional/online) and industry trends to identify potential issues.
– Conduct scenario planning to anticipate and prepare for potential communication challenges.
– Conduct media interviews as required or assigned to effectively articulate key association policy messages and positions. Media training is provided as needed by ACI.
– Contribute as necessary to ACI’s social media outreach channels through authoring articles, posts, and other content to raise the profile of ACI policy positions and other public affairs priorities. Experience in effectively communicating via social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.) is a plus.
– Work with the Communications team as needed in establishing key metrics to measure the effectiveness of news media outreach on government affairs and regulatory issues. Monitor and analyze engagement metrics, feedback, and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
– Assist the Communications team in managing programmatic budgets and identifies support needed to execute the Institute’s priorities as it relates to outreach programs.
– Represent ACI at professional meetings, to stakeholder groups, and via media interviews (including print, broadcast, and online), as required.
– Develop, enhance, and regularly update internal and external messages on priority policy, advocacy, and regulatory issues (Members Only Website Messaging Library, talking points for interviews and news releases, e.g.) for ACI and our member companies.

### Salary Range

$70,000 – $80,000

Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to [[email protected]].